Lady Gaga Releases Emotional 1st Statement After Foiled Bomb Plot
Lady Gaga has made her first statement about the Rio concert that almost came under attack, and it was an emotional one.
On May 4, Lady Gaga posted a statement on Instagram that mentioned the Brazilian concert where police foiled a plot. However, she stayed positive and inspirational and didn't mention the plot specifically.
"Nothing could prepare me for the feeling I had during last night’s show—the absolute pride and joy I felt singing for the people of Brazil. The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away," she wrote. The statement has more than 3.5 million likes.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, police foiled "an alleged attack planned by a group that was spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community." The group "sought to radicalize and recruit teens to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives," hoping to get attention on social media, THR reported.
"Your heart shines so bright, your culture is so vibrant and special, I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you. An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history," Lady Gaga added.
"I wish I could share this feeling with the whole world—I know I can’t, but I can say this—if you lose your way, you can find your way back if you believe in yourself and work hard. You can give yourself dignity by rehearsing your passion and your craft, pushing yourself to new heights— you can lift yourself up even if it takes some time," wrote Lady Gaga.
"Thank you Rio for waiting for me to come back. Thank you little monsters all over the world. I love you. I will never forget this moment. Paws up little monsters. Obrigada. Love, Mother Monster."
Her Instagram story on May 5, 2025, contains a series of photos showing her in concert, along with a massive view of the concert audience. It makes no mention of the attack.
Lady Gaga's spokesperson also gave a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
“We learned about this alleged threat via media reports this morning,” the spokesperson said. “Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks. Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the conert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place.”
"It is a great honor to be asked to sing for Rio," Lady Gaga wrote previously on her page. "For my whole career, the fans in Brazil have been part of the lifeblood of the little monsters."
More than 2.5 million people attended the free concert on May 3, according to NBC, which reported that it was the largest concert attendance ever by a female artist.
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